The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday that it had settled a case with a Newark roofing company alleging it had repeatedly failed to protect employees from falling off the roof they were ...

Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD explores best practice for safe access and egress when working at height, highlighting key ...

Safety Preventing Ladder-Related Citations, Part 3 OSHA has a short list of general requirements for stairways and ladders. Do you know what they are?

Working in high places can be risky, especially on construction sites or tall ladders. Remember, a small mistake can lead to serious injuries or worse. That’s why fall protection is so important ...

Taylor’d Systems LLC, a leading manufacturer of firefighter training props, has teamed up with Head Rush Technologies to integrate the TRUBLUE iQ fall protection device into its innovative ...

While engineered fall protection systems are effective, OSHA-compliant edge protection is attainable for small contractors and small projects—if there is a commitment.

That could be a guardrail, a personal fall protection system or safety netting; regardless, some form of fall protection must be used above those height thresholds. Ladders Regarding ladders, one of ...

As of November 2018, OSHA requires all new permanent, fixed ladders to be equipped with a personal fall protection system or ladder safety system if there is a risk of falling 24ft or greater to a ...

Fall Protection Solutions for Ground Support and Aircraft Maintenance Operations Falls from heights are a leading cause of occupational injuries and even fatalities.

The “cages” that have been commonly seen on fixed ladders for decades are no longer considered as compliant fall protection systems. Ladders installed before November 2018 have until November 2036 to ...

Adams said that solar contractors can feasibly install safety equipment themselves after being trained, and that they should consider building permanent fall protection systems on commercial roofs.